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Top Perfumes for Valentine’s Day

The Best Fragrances to Wear or Give as Gifts for Valentine's Day

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What's the perfect scent to wear for a Valentine’s Day date? We help you set the scene for romance, with our favorite Valentine’s Day perfumes. (Guys, these make great gifts too).

Angel Perfume by Thierry Mugler

Angel Perfume by Thierry MuglerAmazon.com

This best-selling perfume is a great choice if you’ve got a hot date for Valentine’s Day. Yummy top notes of chocolate, vanilla and caramel will appeal to his senses, tempting him to sample you for dessert. Honey and fruit aromas round out this popular fragrance, lending it a deeply sexy appeal.

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Very Sexy Perfume for Women by Victoria’s Secret

Very Sexy Perfume for Women by Victoria’s SecretAmazon.com

This top-selling fragrance delivers big-time sex appeal, while keeping things youthful. Very Sexy comes on cute with flirty vanilla and juicy fruits, but deepens over time into something richer and more seductive, thanks to base notes of woods and amber. It’s a fabulous perfume for cuddling and getting close.

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Tresor Perfume by Lancome

Tresor Perfume by LancomeAmazon.com

Tresor is a deeply romantic fragrance, making it an ideal choice for Valentine’s Day. Lush and unabashedly floral, this is an intensely feminine perfume that charms more than it seduces. Wear it with confidence on a first date, or to a special dinner with your long-term love.

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Dior Addict Perfume by Christian Dior

Dior Addict Perfume by Christian DiorAmazon.com

If you’re looking to seduce, this vampy perfume could be your best bet. Its bewitching blend of sugar and spice comes on strong right up front, and deepens over time into something mysterious and exotic.  Wear this blend of cinnamon, vanilla, patchouli, cedar, jasmine and myrrh, and you’ll be tough to resist.

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Vera Wang Perfume by Vera Wang

Vera Wang Perfume by Vera WangAmazon.com

Are you looking to coax a proposal this Valentine’s Day? Get a helping hand from this classic designer fragrance from Vera Wang. The designer, best known for her wedding dresses, created this romantic floral perfume for brides to wear on their wedding day. Its fresh and pretty floral scent translates beautifully to Valentine’s Day too.

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Intimately Beckham Perfume for Women by David and Victoria Beckham

Intimately Beckham Perfume for Women by David and Victoria BeckhamAmazon.com

Wicked and fresh, just like the power-couple who created it, this perfume is a great choice for a Valentine’s Day dinner at home with someone special. Romantic floral notes combine with spicy orange, cinnamon and myrrh over a vanilla and amber base, for a warm and beckoning appeal.

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Armani Code Perfume for Women by Armani

Armani Code Perfume for Women by ArmaniAmazon.com

Keep things light and fun for Valentine’s Day with this modern floral fragrance. Top notes of orange blossom, pear and ginger evoke a girl-next-door vibe, with base notes of honey and vanilla adding a dose of flirtation. This is a great fragrance for daytime dates, or to wear around that friend who you’re hoping to get closer to.

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